Ring of fire

On 1 September this year, a broad swathe of central and southern Africa will fall under the eerie twilight of an annular solar eclipse, and for those in just the right location there will be the rare opportunity to enjoy the resulting ‘ring of fire’ in the sky. But how wildlife reacts to this phenomenon remains a fascinating mystery. Melissa Kay tells us more.

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12 Great adventures to experience in 2016 • Conquer Kilimanjaro • Paddle the Zambezi • Walking in North Luangwa National Park • Meet a mountain gorilla • Visit a conservancy... get off the beaten track!